DE 2.01(1m)(d)1.
1. Verification of having been awarded a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
DE 2.01(1m)(d)2.
2. Verification of having received a dental diploma, degree or certificate from a full time, undergraduate supplemental dental education program of at least two academic years at an accredited dental school. The program must provide didactic and clinical education to the level of a DDS or DMD graduate.
DE 2.01(1m)(e)
(e) Evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
DE 2.01(2)
(2) An applicant for license as a dental hygienist shall meet requirements in sub.
(1) (a) through
(d) and shall also submit to the board:
DE 2.01(2)(a)
(a) Verification from the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations or other board-approved professional testing service of successful completion of an examination on the basic principles of the practice of dental hygiene.
DE 2.01(2)(b)
(b) Verification from a board-approved testing service of successful completion of an examination taken within one year immediately preceding application.
DE 2.01(2)(c)
(c) Evidence satisfactory to the board of having graduated from an accredited dental hygiene school.
DE 2.01(2)(d)
(d) Evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
DE 2.01 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1982, No. 314, eff. 3-1-82; am. (1) (g),
Register, May, 1984, No. 341, eff. 6-1-84; am. (1) (e),
Register, March, 1988, No. 387, eff. 4-1-88; am. (1) (e) and (2) (intro.),
Register, June, 1995, No. 474, eff. 7-1-95; am. (1) (intro.), (a), (c), (e), (f) and r. (1) (b),
Register, April, 1999, No. 520, eff. 5-1-99; am. (1) (g),
Register, June, 2001, No. 546, eff. 7-1-01;
CR 09-007: am. (1) (e), cr. (1m)
Register October 2009 No. 646, eff. 11-1-09;
CR 15-013: r. (1m) (c), cr. (1m) (d)
Register October 2015 No. 717, eff. 10-1-15;
CR 17-068: am. (1) (d), (f), (g), cr. (1) (h), (1m) (e), am. (2) (a), (b), cr. (2) (c), (d)
Register August 2019 No. 764, eff. 9-1-19.
DE 2.013
DE 2.013 Student supervision. A dental student under s.
447.03 (3) (a), Stats., or a dental hygiene student under s.
447.03 (3) (b), Stats., is required to practice under the supervision of a dentist who is present in the facility in which the practice occurs.
DE 2.013 History
History: CR 17-068: cr.
Register August 2019 No. 764, eff. 9-1-19; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register August 2019 No. 764.
DE 2.015(1)(1)
The board shall grant a license to practice dentistry to an applicant who is licensed in good standing to practice dentistry in
another jurisdiction approved by the board upon presentation of the license and who does all of the following:
DE 2.015(1)(a)
(a) Submits an application on a form provided by the board.
DE 2.015(1)(c)
(c) Submits a written certification from an accredited post-doctoral dental residency training program or accredited school of dentistry in this state that the applicant has been offered employment
as a full-time faculty member in that program or at that school of dentistry.
DE 2.015(1)(d)
(d) Submits to any interview that the board may require that demonstrates, to the board's satisfaction, that the applicant is competent to practice dentistry.
DE 2.015(1)(e)
(e) Discloses all discipline which has ever been taken against the applicant in any jurisdiction.
DE 2.015(1)(f)
(f) Submits evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
DE 2.015(2)
(2) A license granted under sub.
(1) authorizes the license holder to do all of the following:
DE 2.015(2)(a)
(a) Practice dentistry only within the primary educational facility affiliated with an accredited post-doctoral dental residency training program or accredited school of dentistry in this state.
DE 2.015(2)(b)
(b) Perform dental procedures that are incident to instruction while at a site affiliated with an accredited post-doctoral dental residency training program or accredited school of dentistry located in this state.
DE 2.015(3)
(3) A license granted under sub.
(1) shall not be transferable to another accredited school of dentistry in this state or accredited post-doctoral dental residency training program without prior approval by the board.
DE 2.015(4)
(4) A license granted under sub.
(1) is no longer in effect if the license holder ceases to be employed as a full-time faculty member at an accredited post-doctoral dental residency training program or accredited school of dentistry in this state. The license holder shall notify the board in writing within 30 days of the date on which his or her employment as a licensed faculty member under sub.
(1) is terminated.
DE 2.015 Note
Note: Instructions for applications are available on the department of safety and professional services' website at
http://dsps.wi.gov or by calling (608) 266-2112.
DE 2.015 History
History: CR 02-139: cr.
Register December 2003 No. 576, eff. 1-1-04;
CR 11-034: am. (1) (c), (2) (a), (b), (3), (4)
Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12;
CR 17-068: am. (1) (d), cr. (1) (f)
Register August 2019 No. 764, eff. 9-1-19.
DE 2.02
DE 2.02
Duration of license. DE 2.02(1)(1)
Every person granted a license as a dentist shall be deemed licensed for the current biennial license period.
DE 2.02(2)
(2) Every person granted a license as a dental hygienist shall be deemed licensed for the current biennial license period.
DE 2.02(3)
(3) Licensees shall qualify biennially for renewal of license.
DE 2.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1982, No. 314, eff. 3-1-82; am. (2),
Register, June, 1995, No. 474, eff. 7-1-95; am.
Register, April, 1999, No. 520, eff. 5-1-99.
DE 2.03(1)(1)
Requirements for renewal; dentists. To renew a license a dentist shall, by October 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, file with the board all of the following:
DE 2.03(1)(a)
(a) An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department.
DE 2.03(1)(c)
(c) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
DE 2.03(1)(d)
(d) Except as provided in sub.
(4), evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of the continuing education credit hours required under ch.
DE 13.
DE 2.03(1)(e)
(e) For licensees who hold any sedation permit under ch.
DE 11, evidence satisfactory to the board of current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required if treating pediatric patients and is a sufficient certification by itself if the licensee is treating both pediatric and adult patients.
DE 2.03(2)
(2)
Requirements for renewal; dental hygienists. A dental hygienist shall by October 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial licensure and every 2 years thereafter, meet the requirements for renewal specified in sub.
(1) (a) to
(d).
DE 2.03(3)
(3)
Failure to meet requirements. A dentist or dental hygienist who fails to meet the requirements under subs.
(1) (a) to
(d) and
(2) by the renewal date shall cease and desist from dental or dental hygiene practice.
DE 2.03(4)
(4)
New licensees. Dentists and dental hygienists are not required to satisfy the continuing education requirements under sub.
(1) (d) for the first renewal period following the issuance of their initial licenses.
DE 2.03(5)(a)
(a) A dentist or dental hygienist who files an application for renewal of a license within 5 years after the renewal date may renew his or her license by filing with the board all of the following:
DE 2.03(5)(a)1.
1. An application for renewal on a form prescribed by the department.
DE 2.03(5)(a)3.
3. Evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the department of health services.
DE 2.03(5)(a)4.
4. Except as provided under sub.
(4), evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of the continuing education credit hours required under ch.
DE 13.
DE 2.03(5)(a)5.
5. For licensees who hold any sedation permit under ch.
DE 11, evidence satisfactory to the board of current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required if treating pediatric patients and is a sufficient certification by itself if the licensee is treating both pediatric and adult patients.
DE 2.03(5)(b)
(b) This paragraph does not apply to dentists or dental hygienists who have unmet disciplinary requirements. A dentist or dental hygienist renewing the license after 5 years shall do all of the following:
DE 2.03(5)(b)2.
2. Submit evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
DE 2.03(5)(b)3.b.
b. If a dentist, successful completion of a board approved testing service examination within one year of renewal.
DE 2.03(5)(b)3.c.
c. If a dental hygienist, successful completion of a board approved testing service examination within one year of renewal.
DE 2.03(5)(b)3.d.
d. Completion of a one year general practice residency within one year of renewal.
DE 2.03(5)(b)3.e.
e. Completion of a clinical education program approved by the board.
DE 2.03(5)(b)4.
4. For licensees who hold any sedation permit under ch.
DE 11, evidence satisfactory to the board of current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required if treating pediatric patients and is a sufficient certification by itself if the licensee is treating both pediatric and adult patients.
DE 2.03(6)
(6)
Reinstatement. A dentist or dental hygienist who has unmet disciplinary requirements and failed to renew the license within 5 years or whose license has been denied at renewal, surrendered or revoked may apply to have the license reinstated following submission of all of the following:
DE 2.03(6)(a)
(a) Evidence of completion of the requirements in sub.
(5) (b) if the license has not been active within 5 years.
DE 2.03(6)(b)
(b) Evidence of completion of the disciplinary requirements, if applicable.
DE 2.03(6)(c)
(c) Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances that indicates reinstatement to practice will not constitute a danger to the public or a patient.
DE 2.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1982, No. 314, eff. 3-1-82; correction in (6) (b) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, April, 1986, No. 364; am. (1) (intro.), (b), (2), (5) (a) (intro.), 2., (b), (6) (intro.) and (7), r. (4),
Register, June, 1995, No. 474, eff. 7-1-95; am. (1) (intro.), (2),
Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96; am. (1) (b), (5) (a) 2. and (6) (b),
Register, April, 1999, No. 520, eff. 5-1-99;
CR 11-033: am. (1) (intro.), (a), cr. (1) (d), am. (2), (3), cr. (4), am. (5) (a) (intro.), 1., cr. (5) (a) 4.
Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12.;
CR 11-035: am. (1) (intro.), (a), cr. (1) (c), am. (5) (a) (intro.), 1., cr. (5) (a) 3.
Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12;
CR 17-068: am. (5) (title), (a) 2., r. and recr. (5) (b), (6), r. (7)
Register August 2019 No. 764, eff. 9-1-19; correction in (5) (b) 1., (6) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats.,
Register August 2019 No. 764;
CR 23-041: cr. (1) (e), (5) (a) 5., (b) 4. Register April 2024 No. 820, eff. 5-1-24.
DE 2.035
DE 2.035 Application procedure for service members, former service members, and their spouses.
DE 2.035(2)
(2) Each applicant for reciprocal licensure as a dentist or dental hygienist shall submit all of the following:
DE 2.035(2)(a)
(a) A completed application form with the signature of the applicant and date of signature.
DE 2.035 Note
Note: An application form is available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services by calling (608) 266-2112, or online at
https://dsps.wi.gov.
DE 2.035(2)(c)
(c) A statement that the applicant resides in this state.
DE 2.035(2)(d)
(d) Documentation that the applicant is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member. If an applicant is unable to provide the documentation, the applicant may submit an affidavit to the board stating that the applicant is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member.
DE 2.035(2)(e)
(e) Evidence that the applicant is in good standing with the governmental authorities in every jurisdiction outside this state that have granted the applicant a license, certification, registration, or permit that qualifies the individual to perform acts authorized under a dentist or dental hygienist license granted by the board.
DE 2.035(3)
(3) A license granted under this section expires on the renewal date specified in s.
440.08 (2) (a), Stats., except that if the first renewal date specified in s.
440.08 (2) (a), Stats., after the date on which the license is granted is within 180 days of the date on which the license is granted, the license expires on the 2nd renewal date specified in s.
440.08 (2) (a), Stats., after the date on which the license is granted.
DE 2.035 History
History: CR 21-032: cr.
Register January 2022 No. 793, eff. 2-1-22; correction in (2) (e) made under s.
35.17, Stats.,
Register January 2022 No. 793.
DE 2.04(1)(1)
The board may grant a license as a dentist to an applicant who holds a valid license in good standing issued by the proper authorities of any other jurisdiction of the United States or Canada upon payment of the fee as determined by the department under s.
440.03 (9) (a), Stats., and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that all of the following conditions are met:
DE 2.04(1)(a)
(a) The applicant has graduated from an accredited school of dentistry or the applicant has graduated from a foreign dental school and holds one of the following:
DE 2.04(1)(a)2.
2. A dental diploma, degree or certificate from a full-time, undergraduate supplemental dental education program of at least 2 academic years at an accredited dental school. The program shall provide didactic and clinical education to the level of a DDS or DMD degree.
DE 2.04(1)(b)
(b) The applicant submits a certificate from each jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has ever been licensed stating that no disciplinary action is pending against the applicant or the license, and detailing all discipline, if any, which has ever been imposed against the applicant or the license.
DE 2.04(1)(e)
(e) The applicant has successfully completed a licensing examination that, in the board's judgment, is substantially equivalent to an examination administered by a board-approved testing service, or, alternatively, has successfully completed a board specialty certification examination in a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association.
DE 2.04(1)(f)
(f) The applicant has successfully completed a jurisprudence examination on the provisions of Wisconsin statutes and administrative rules relating to dentistry and dental hygiene.
DE 2.04(1)(g)
(g) The applicant possesses a current certificate of current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
DE 2.04(1)(h)
(h) The applicant has disclosed all discipline which has ever been taken against the applicant in any jurisdiction shown in reports from the national practitioner data bank and the American Association of Dental Boards.
DE 2.04(1)(i)
(i) The applicant has presented satisfactory responses during any personal interview with the board which may be required to resolve conflicts between the licensing standards and the applicant's application.
DE 2.04(2)
(2) The board may grant a license as a dental hygienist to an applicant who holds a license in good standing issued by the proper authorities of any other jurisdiction of the United States or Canada upon payment of the fee as determined by the department under s.
440.03 (9) (a), Stats., and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that all of the following conditions are met:
